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Re: New York Plans to Ban Sale of Big Sizes of Sugary Drinks

@Tucker Case

While I disagree with his stance, I don't think it's a strong argument against Blue_State to merely say that if you don't agree with the law, then move. People put up with laws they disagree with everywhere but are forced to cope with them or must attempt to change the law. I can see your point, that this isn't a proposed piece of federal legislation, but to many New Yorkers, especially those with a low income, we can assume that it might as well be.

I disagree with him in that I think the market system is flawed and needs to be altered by the hand of government in order to address health concerns, among other things.

Re: New York Plans to Ban Sale of Big Sizes of Sugary Drinks

Originally Posted by Blue_State

Please stop side stepping what I am saying. This is a limitation on freedoms. No ones freedoms should be limited in our country. The freedom of choice should be maintained. I don't care if I can buy a 32 oz of soda. I care if someone else can or can't.

Ummm you do know that in a society freedoms are often curtailed for the benefit of said society, right? You don't have the right to buy nuclear bombs. You don't have the right to buy dangerous materials. Dangerous goods are often removed from the shelves if they are found to be a threat to society. So, your viewpoint is a tad bit warped.

Pissing and moaning? What are you reading? How am I lying? I live and work in and around NYC. Anything that happens in this unbelievably huge area of the world effects the outlying regions. In thoughts and actions. No one is pissing and moaning. As a libertarian, I choose freedom, not limitations.

Sorry, but all freedoms should not be indulged. Businesses are concerned solely with generating wealth, public health be damned.

Re: New York Plans to Ban Sale of Big Sizes of Sugary Drinks

Originally Posted by Tettsuo

Ummm you do know that in a society freedoms are often curtailed for the benefit of said society, right? You don't have the right to buy nuclear bombs. You don't have the right to buy dangerous materials. Dangerous goods are often removed from the shelves if they are found to be a threat to society. So, your viewpoint is a tad bit warped.

Sorry, but all freedoms should not be indulged. Businesses are concerned solely with generating wealth, public health be damned.

if we adopted your analogy we should then conclude that small nuclear bombs could be available for purchase while larger ones could not
try again

we are negotiating about dividing a pizza and in the meantime israel is eating it ​

Re: New York Plans to Ban Sale of Big Sizes of Sugary Drinks

Originally Posted by Blue_State

And a sugar rush. Pretty comical...50k in calories.

They've created worse.

I love the NSA. It's like having a secret fan-base you will never see, but they're there, watching everything you write and it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside knowing that I may be some person's only form of unconstitutional entertainment one night.

Re: New York Plans to Ban Sale of Big Sizes of Sugary Drinks

Originally Posted by Ikari

Hash browns are also yummy. It's a lost art on the East Coast it seems.

They prefer brains and face on the east coast.

I love the NSA. It's like having a secret fan-base you will never see, but they're there, watching everything you write and it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside knowing that I may be some person's only form of unconstitutional entertainment one night.

Re: New York Plans to Ban Sale of Big Sizes of Sugary Drinks

Originally Posted by Aberration

You do know DC is on the east coast right?

Oh no, they don't use them, they eat them.

I love the NSA. It's like having a secret fan-base you will never see, but they're there, watching everything you write and it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside knowing that I may be some person's only form of unconstitutional entertainment one night.